The Refuge

Restaurante | Manchester | Inglaterra | Reino Unido

Restaurante y bar en Manchester

El "The Refuge" en Manchester, Inglaterra, es un restaurante y bar extraordinario que se encuentra en el impresionante Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, un edificio protegido que originalmente fue utilizado por la Refuge Assurance Company. Está situado en el corazón de la ciudad y es un lugar popular para una diversa clientela: desde locales y viajeros de negocios hasta turistas que quieren experimentar la vibrante vida de Manchester. Bajo la dirección del dúo de DJs Luke Cowdrey y Justin Crawford, más conocidos como The Unabombers, The Refuge combina una atmósfera glamurosa con una cocina creativa que fusiona influencias globales con ingredientes británicos. Es un lugar que se transforma sin esfuerzo de un relajado café diurno a un animado local nocturno con música en vivo.

Cocina creativa con ingredientes británicos

La atmósfera de The Refuge es única y versátil, distribuida en varias áreas impresionantes. El Dining Room se destaca por sus altos techos, coloridos azulejos y una cocina abierta que crea un ambiente relajado, pero elegante. La Public Bar impresiona con una barra de granito de 12 metros y es un punto de encuentro central para cócteles y conversaciones. Especialmente destacado es el Winter Garden, un área de atrio de vidrio iluminada por la luz natural con exuberante vegetación, que ofrece un oasis tranquilo en medio del bullicio urbano. Por la noche, DJs en vivo o bandas crean un ambiente dinámico que transforma The Refuge en un lugar donde se puede pasar todo el día y quedarse hasta tarde. La combinación de arquitectura victoriana y diseño moderno lo convierte en una experiencia visual que capta la atención de inmediato.

Música en vivo y cócteles en Manchester

En cuanto a la gastronomía, The Refuge ofrece un menú con pequeños platos diseñados para compartir, que permiten un viaje a través de diferentes sabores. Un plato destacado es el "Lamb Shawarma", carne de cordero tierna con harissa y yogur, que convence con su toque especiado y su textura perfecta. Igualmente popular es el "Sunday Roast Platter", un abundante plato dominical para dos, que se sirve con jugosa carne de res, papas asadas crujientes y una variedad de acompañamientos como col de Vimto: un verdadero ejemplo de la fusión de tradición y creatividad. Los "Crispy Squid" con empanizado ligero y un dip picante son un aperitivo popular que combina frescura y sabor. Para el dulce final, el "Chocolate Fondant", un pastel de chocolate caliente con corazón líquido, deleita con su intensa dulzura.

Restaurantes familiares en Manchester

La carta de bebidas es otro de los puntos destacados y refleja la pasión de la casa por la calidad. Los cócteles son creativos y diversos, a menudo con ingredientes de temporada que complementan perfectamente los platos. Los amantes de la cerveza se alegrarán con una selección de cervezas artesanales locales que representan la tradición cervecera de Manchester, mientras que la carta de vinos ofrece una amplia gama de opciones seleccionadas por un equipo de sommeliers. Para los aficionados al té, hay una colección de tés sueltos, como la "Refuge Blend", una mezcla afrutada de hibisco y menta, que es refrescante y aromática. El bar es el vibrante centro de The Refuge e invita a descubrir nuevos sabores o simplemente relajarse con una bebida.

Edificio histórico en Manchester

The Refuge es un lugar para todas las ocasiones: desde el desayuno con café recién hecho hasta un almuerzo rápido o una cena prolongada con amigos. Es apto para familias, con opciones para niños, y también ofrece espacio para grupos más grandes o eventos privados. El personal es conocido por su amabilidad y atención, aunque el servicio puede tardar un poco más en días especialmente ocupados, como los domingos o durante eventos en vivo. La posibilidad de pedir un pequeño roast para perros muestra la atención al detalle y la filosofía amigable con los perros de la casa.

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Oxford St
M60 7HA Manchester

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Horarios

Domingo10:00 - 22:30
Lunes10:00 - 23:00
Martes10:00 - 23:00
Miércoles10:00 - 23:00
Jueves10:00 - 23:00
Viernes10:00 - 0:00
Sábado10:00 - 0:00

Reseñas

3302 Reseñas

Alex Krajewski
08.03.2025

We sat in the winter garden for dinner and had a beautiful spread of small plates and a risotto accompanied by a great bottle of green wine. Our server Vaishnavi was very friendly even greeting my partner for happy women’s day, and made the evening very pleasant. There are both quiet and relaxed, but also atmospheric sides to the venue, so much to suit all crowds.
James Plummer
08.03.2025

Amazing food, amazing service and amazing atmosphere. Our waitress Vaishnavi was a star. Would highly recommend, and I will be back again soon.
Marek Okrasa
08.03.2025

Great place, special thanks to Suma B who really has taken a good care of us. All the best!
Hannah Kennear
08.03.2025

We came for the Afternoon Tea and the whole experience was wonderful! Special thanks to the amazing Vaishnavi who made our experience the more better with her friendly hospitality
Mikhail Karapetyan
08.03.2025

Nice place but average food
Darren Brierley
07.03.2025

Great bar with a beautiful interior comfortable seating, sometimes has a DJ on.
Wizz kid Tommy
03.03.2025

How can a place so good looking be so terrible? We had seen this place on social media and so had booked for a meal on the back of that whilst we were in Manchester. The setting is lovely but its so big it makes for no atmosphere. We were given menus for the food but not drinks so the waitress went and got us the drink menu and we ordered a cocktail each. They then took our food order and we had 2 of the small share plates and 2 of the big share plates and some sides. The barely warm teeny little starter and main "sharing" plates arrived before our drinks somehow. Something that tastes bad in the first place tastes worse when its cold and they were the croquettes. The main "big" share plates were beef cheek and risotto and I could have eaten both on my own with the chips and still walked out hungry. It is obvious to me what is happening in this place and it is an arrogance that because of the style people will be happy with what they're given but we definitely were not happy. Also, both of the £13 cocktails would have had no more than 50ml of liquid including mixers which is unbelievable. We left £91 worse off and headed somewhere for food and a drink.
Stuart Tyler
02.03.2025

Lovely Sunday lunch! You need to book to get in, and I would really recommend when you do asking for a table with dining chairs - several have armchairs and they are just too low to be comfortable
Sumi Saha
02.03.2025

Saturday night dinner. The restaurant was not that busy. Service was poor, really slow and below par. Had to flag someone down for our first and then further rounds of drinks, to place a food order, for the bill. We might as well have not been there at all as the waiting staff just ignored us for the majority of the time (they automatically add a 10% service charge). Disappointing and will think twice before another visit.
Monty
27.02.2025

Wonderful experience and delicous menu. A great venue for gatherings and dinner parties. Our server Ebony was pleasant and gave 100% [10 out of 10]
James Cowin
26.02.2025

Great service in the refuge bar today the guy behind the bar was great and easily sorted out a little problem for us. Great vibes and the music was fab. Will visit again, thank you.
葵のり
26.02.2025

マンチェスターの街中で賑やかで良いですよ
Germaine Nichol
24.02.2025

Cracking vibes and great whisky
Const121
23.02.2025

suma was a great host, jazz band playing through the evening was top 💫
Rosanna Allsop
23.02.2025

I came yesterday with my son at lunch time the food was amazing. Loved the croqettas .We was served by Vaishnavi she was lovely very happy at her work made our experience more pleasurable. Can't wait to return.
Stephen
23.02.2025

Great Sunday roast. Quality service
William Firth
23.02.2025

Beautiful restaurant, with great ambience and excellent food. Very dog friendly as well, even for dinner. The brioche bread and butter pudding was unbelievably good!
Sebastian Mitchell
23.02.2025

We had a fantastic dining experience at Refuge. From the moment we arrived our waiter Saukhyad was incredibly attentive, ensuring our glasses were never empty and checking in at just the right moments. His friendly demeanor and professionalism made us feel truly valued as guests. Saukhyad’s excellent service was worth a mention. Small menu but high quality and one of the best meals out we have had in a long time. Highly recommended!
Lionel Ben Naceur
22.02.2025

Great food, nice place and a very professional waitress named Vaishnavi!!
Jessica Dent
14.03.2020

Excellent food and service. Lucy was fabulous thank you so much!
Alan Butler
22.02.2025

A weekend visit to Manchester and what a lovely venue to take family for dinner..our waitress Lucy was great and made our evening very special,recommending cocktails and pointing me in the direction of one of the nicest bread and butter puddings I've ever eaten(and I've had a fair few!)..I'd highly recommend and will look into staying when we next visit the city..x
Clinton Bishop
20.02.2025

We only ordered 4 items, 1 was forgotten. This was pointed out straight away but we then had to ask a second time. Portion sizing is as bizarre as the bill format! Why have a parfait without anything to put it on, luckily we ordered a side of flat bread ( which it wasn't ) , but you would of thought, when ordering, you would of been advised of this. Also the salad nicoise was meant to come with Iberico ham, it may well of been, however I've never actually seen it in sausage form before. Definitely gone downhill since our last visit I'm sorry to say.
Lynne CB
20.02.2025

Great atmosphere for an afternoon cocktail or wine.
xinyi lian
19.02.2025

suma B is sooo kind and patient! Love her so much~ the dishes are gorgeous as well~ recommend beef cheek
Kirsty Leith
17.02.2025

Valentines Day 💌 We had a lovely spread of food here, it was a relaxed casual atmosphere and our waitress was lovely. We had a wonderful time.
Graham North
04.07.2024

Called in for drinks and to see the art exhibition. Lovely place and friendly staff

 

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